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Project Blissful BabyStep Guide: QUICK AND EASY ACTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

PROJECT BLISSFUL BABY STEP GUIDE

Quick and Easy Actions

That Will Create Real

Change in Your Life

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION HEALTH FITNESS AND WEIGHT CONTROL CAREER FINANCES RELATIONSHIPS SPIRITUALITY PERSONAL GROWTH CONCLUSION

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INTRODUCTION Our lives are largely the logical result of our habits. By making small, intentional changes in your thoughts, words, and actions, the quality of your life can change dramatically. Are you frustrated with your life and

intimidated by the changes you might have to make?

There are many quick and easy things anyone can do

have a more fulfilling and successful life.

Small changes have many advantages:

1. They’re much less intimidating to implement. If

you’ve ever thought about completely changing

your diet or adding any other huge commitment to

your life, you know how challenging it can be to

overcome the enormous mental hurdles that come

along with your decision.

‣ For example, many of us are dehydrated

without even knowing it. How difficult is it to

drink a glass of water each morning? That’s the

kind of change anyone can easily put into

practice.

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2. Small changes slip under your radar. Our brains are

hardwired to resist change. After all, whatever

we’ve been doing has kept us alive thus far.

‣ Small changes are less likely to trigger the brain’s defense mechanisms. Meditating for 1 minute

won’t stir up any anxiety, whereas a 2 hour

session probably will.

3. It’s easy to keep getting better. If you do 2 pushups

a day this week, you can probably do 3 next week,

and 4 the week after. If you kill yourself and can

muster up 100 pushups per day this week, how

many more can you really expect to do next week?

‣ We’re all addicted to progress. Starting small

permits progress to be realized and enjoyed

each week.

4. Small changes require little time. It can be difficult

to find an extra hour each day, but anyone can find

5 minutes here and there.

‣ The less a new action disrupts your current routine, the more likely you are to keep it up.

Small changes are effective, fun, and easy to do. It’s

unnecessary to take drastic steps to move your life in a

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positive direction.

Check out some tips to increase the likelihood of

success:

1. Be patient. Small actions can result in enormous

changes, but it can take time to reap the rewards. One

push-up per day isn’t likely to do much, but it does

make it easier to do 2 pushups in the future. Once

you’re doing 10 or more, you’ll likely start to see

results.

‣ Fortunately, it’s much easier to be patient when

you’re doing so little. Frustration tends to set in

more when you’re working too hard.

2. Start small. You’ll know you’re starting small enough when you you’re able to complete the action without any mental resistance. Add a little each week until

you’re performing at a level that’s effective.

3. Only add a few actions at a time. It might be

tempting to add 20 new things to your life, but that

has the same disadvantages as adding a larger

action. You’ll probably feel overwhelmed and be

unable to stick with it long enough to see any

results.

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4. Consistency is the key. Eating perfectly for a day

will do nothing for your waistline. Eating pretty

nutritiously for months will have a huge effect.

5. Strive for progress, rather than perfection.

Extraordinary results can come from ordinary actions. The key is regular advancement. You’ll enhance

your results as you make small, positive changes.

Perfection is unnecessary!

Adding quick and easy actions into your life can have

incredible results. You’ll progress easily with a minimal

amount of time and effort. Patience is important in

some cases, but you can do it.

“The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change

everything... or nothing.”

- Nancy Astor

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HEALTH Starting with the topic of health is no accident. Every other aspect of your life becomes more challenging if your health isn’t up to par.

There are many easy actions anyone can take to

enhance their health and vitality.

Increase your health by implementing these quick and

easy habits:

1. Floss your teeth. Flossing is an essential habit that

few of us actually do, but it only takes a minute or

two. Flossing not only helps to preserve your teeth,

but also your overall health. It’s especially vital for

the health of your cardiovascular system.

‣ The bacteria found in your mouth and between

your teeth can find its way into your

bloodstream and cause all types of havoc.

‣ Mouth bacteria can cause heart valve disease

and the hardening of arteries. Removing these

bacteria at least twice per day is important. It

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inhibits the formation of cavities that provide a

route for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

‣ Mouth bacteria also cause systemic

inflammation in the body, which is implicated in

numerous ailments and diseases.

2. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. There’s no

need to dwell on this item because the benefits

were just covered. Just keep in mind that it takes at

least two full minutes to adequately brush your

teeth.

‣ Consider using a timer to keep yourself honest.

Two minutes is longer than you think when

you’re waiting for it to pass.

3. Drink a glass of water. We all have to consume

fluids each day. Replacing whatever you’re currently drinking with water is probably both healthy and less expensive. Start off by drinking a glass of water.

Later, add another glass, and then another glass.

‣ Most of us consume at least a few beverages

each day that are less than healthy. Soda,

sugar-laden fruit juices, and beverages with too

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much caffeine are common culprits. These can

detract from your overall health.

‣ Water is used in nearly every process in the

body. All the other stuff we add to water to give

it flavor makes it less healthy.

4. Eat a fiber-rich breakfast. Eating breakfast is

important. If it’s a fiber-rich breakfast, it’s even

better. Fiber helps prevent several types of cancer,

enhances bowel function, and stabilizes blood

sugar. Fiber also helps keep you full. If you can keep

your hunger at bay, it will help to limit unnecessary

snacking.

5. Move around for a few minutes every hour. An

excessive amount of time spent sitting each day is

heavily correlated with increased risk of death from

a variety of causes.

‣ Work efficiency studies show that most workers

accomplish more work if they take a short break

every 60 minutes. Get up and take a 5-10

minute walk each hour. You’ll get more done,

and your level of health will increase.

Anyone can add one or more of these actions to their

day. Which one will you add first? Some of the simplest

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actions have the greatest benefits. Drink more water,

move more, and take care of your teeth. What could be

simpler than that?

Can you think of any other quick and easy actions that

would positively impact your health?

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot

change their minds cannot change anything.”

- George Bernard Shaw

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FITNESS AND WEIGHT

CONTROL The United States has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. We struggle to stay fit and keep our

waistlines in-check. Being fit and trim also has a

significant impact on your health.

Many of the tips already mentioned are also good for

weight control. Drinking water, eating more fiber, and

moving around more will all help to minimize any

excess fat you might be carrying. But you can do even

more!

Keep these tips in mind to enhance your level of

fitness and lessen your body fat:

1. Keep a pair of dumbbells by the TV. Did you know

that the average 60-minute television program has

over 15 minutes of commercials? If you watch 2

hours of TV each day, that’s over 30 minutes you

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could spend exercising, without even having to miss

one second of your shows.

‣ You don’t have to limit yourself to using the

dumbbells. Calisthenics, jumping rope, and using

the treadmill are other ideas.

‣ Ideally, you’re already limiting your TV time.

However, if you’re watching television anyway,

you might as well add in a little exercise.

2. Have a piece of fruit or vegetable before each

meal. Most of us fail to eat enough fruit. Starting each meal with a piece of fruit can help control your food intake. A large serving of vegetables or a salad

might be a more reasonable option for dinner. Most

vegetables are also lower in calories than fruit.

3. Replace one fattening food with something

healthier. It’s easy to get bogged down with a

super-strict diet. The issue is frequently one of

compliance. But simple changes can have profound

effects.

‣ Replace one food with something lower in

calories. Swap the potato chips for something

healthy, like a small handful of nuts or a banana.

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4. Jump rope for 5 minutes each day. Jumping rope is

a piece of cake when you’re 7-years old. It’s a little

more challenging when you’re 45 and are unable to

see your feet anymore. Start slowly.

‣ It’s a great exercise for cardiovascular fitness,

both anaerobic and aerobic, depending on your

speed. You can also boost your level of

coordination.

‣ As you get better, you can jump faster and start

incorporating tricks into your jumping. Five

minutes is enough of a workout if you’re

working hard.

You can dramatically increase your fitness levels and

change your physique with regular, small actions.

There really isn’t any other way. It’s unrealistic to think

you can lose 10 pounds in a day or go from the couch to

a marathon in a week. Have patience and you’ll see

results.

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“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it,

dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles,

nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea,

and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”

- Swami Vivekananda

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CAREER Getting ahead in your career is often about the little

things, rather than being an over-achiever and putting

in a 60-hour workweek. To some of us, a better job is a

way to increase our income. Others want the additional

challenge a higher-level position provides.

Small actions are a great way to change your

employment situation.

Develop these habits and advance your career:

1. Be on time. Show up to work on time, and be prompt

when attending appointments and meetings. A lack of

punctuality is often viewed as a sign of disrespect. It

also gives the appearance that you lack control over

yourself and your time. Worst of all, others may

assume that you don’t care.

‣ Strive to be 3-5 minutes early for meetings.

Showing up too early can make it appear like

you have too much time on your hands. It’s also

a waste of your time.

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‣ Many of us have morning routines which will

only get us to work on time if everything goes

perfectly. Your schedule is ruined if you run into

a little traffic or need to stop for gas. Create a routine that doesn’t rely on perfection or good luck.

2. Be polite and respectful. It’s not uncommon for the

custodian to have grown up with a high-level

manager. One small comment can quickly put an

end to any hopes of career advancement.

‣ It can be challenging to treat everyone well,

especially if you feel they’re undeserving. The habit of treating others with kindness and respect can help your career.

3. Avoid cursing. In some work environments, cursing

is acceptable under certain circumstances. What

are those circumstances? That’s a good question.

But if you refrain from swearing altogether, you

won’t ever have to make the distinction.

4. Review and update your resume monthly. It isn’t

easy to look back and remember all the great things

you’ve accomplished over the last 3 years. Spend 5

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minutes each month and make the necessary

updates to your resume.

‣ When someone asks for your resume, you’ll

already have it ready to go. If someone asks

about your experience, you’ll already have it

documented.

5. Dress for the job you want. It’s pretty easy to pick out the hierarchy in most office environments by what people wear. Employees at a given level tend to

dress similarly. The hourly employees might wear

jeans. The next level wears khakis. One level up

wears dress pants. Those at the top wear business

suits.

‣ If you dress like your boss, others will

unconsciously start to view you in the same way.

Many promotions are the result of the individual

looking the part. Appearances do matter!

A more lucrative or meaningful career can add a new

dimension to your life. Focus on taking the small actions that have the biggest effect. Working all hours of the day

and night is rarely the answer.

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“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack

of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.”

- Vince Lombardi

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FINANCES It’s common to run out of money before the end of the

month. Many of us are chronically late paying our bills,

which means we incur unnecessary late charge every

month. Like your level of fitness, it takes time and

consistency to see real positive changes in your

financial situation.

Try these quick and easy actions to better your

finances:

1. Set up a day to pay your bills each week. Choose

any day you like, but sit down and pay your bills

each week. If you’re still mailing your bills instead of

using online payment methods, ensure you’re

leaving enough time for your payment to arrive on

time.

‣ Late payments have a negative effect on your

bank account and credit report.

2. Keep track of every dollar you make and spend.

Spend 2 minutes each night and tally up all the money you made and spent that day. If you primarily use a

debit card, it won’t take any time at all.

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‣ Actually seeing how much you’ve spent will

minimize the surprises at the end of the month.

You’ll also be more aware of any questionable

spending habits.

‣ Compare your numbers to your monthly budget.

Are you on track? What needs to be done to

meet your monthly spending goals?

3. Eliminate one perk you can do without. Do you

have an expensive coffee each morning on the way

to work? Is enjoying an expensive bottle of wine

each week your guilty pleasure? How many more

cable channels can you possibly watch?

‣ Nearly everyone has an expense they can easily

live without. A $4 coffee each day is nearly $1,500 per year. That’s $60,000 over 40 years.

‣ Find a suitable substitute if necessary. Keeping

with the coffee theme, you could prepare your

coffee at home. Even an expensive espresso

machine is less expensive in the long run.

4. Set up automatic payroll deductions for savings

and retirement. If you wait until the end of the

month to tuck away the money that’s left, there’s

rarely anything left to allocate for any type of

savings.

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‣ Save your money before you even have access

to it. You’ll find a way to make the month work

with whatever money is left over. Start small, with whatever amount is comfortable for you – even if it’s only $5. Then, attempt to save a little

more over time.

Getting your finances under control makes everything

else easier. It’s difficult to enjoy your life when you’re struggling to pay your bills or worried about the future. When your finances are solid, many other things

become possible.

“That's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity.

Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard

to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in

the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.”

- Steve Jobs

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RELATIONSHIPS Relationships are another important component of life.

It’s great to have someone to share life’s ups and

downs. A failed relationship can be a cause of great

distress, both emotional and financial. Have you ever

had a relationship fail when you believed it could have

been salvaged?

Give your relationships the attention they deserve. Fortunately, many of the common relationship woes

can be minimized or eliminated with a few simple

tasks.

Try these quick and easy actions and see your

relationships thrive:

1. Do one nice, unexpected thing for someone each

day. It might be brushing the snow off her car or

giving him a hug in the morning. This tip can apply to

your neighbors and work environment, too.

‣ It can be challenging to come up with ideas on

the fly. Take the time to make a list of things you can do for those who are important in your life.

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2. Send a quick text each day to the important people

in your life. The logical target for this tip is your

significant other, but you can include anyone you

like. Text your children, siblings, parents, and close

friends.

‣ This is a great way to let someone know that you

care and are thinking of them. And it only

requires a few seconds!

‣ Try to change it up and avoid sending the exact

same text each day.

3. Compliment others. Alternate the recipient and the

compliment. Most of us get pretty excited when

someone pays us a compliment. It’s a quick and

simple way to make someone’s day and enhance

your relationship with them.

‣ You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find yourself on

the receiving end of more compliments, too. You

receive what you give!

4. Have a short nightly chat. For 5 minutes each night,

turn off everything and just talk. The topic can be

nearly any subject: work, your relationship, the kids,

or general comments about life in general.

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‣ Making the time to talk to each other helps to

ensure that potential obstacles are handled

before they become a bigger issue.

5. Be willing to apologize. If you’re at odds with your

spouse or significant other, you’re probably wrong

50% of the time. If you simply apologize, you’ll be

taking the correct course of action 50% of the time,

but improving the situation 99% of the time.

‣ Many of us are too proud to apologize, even

when we know we’re at fault. Apologies make quick work of many silly disagreements.

Relationships require daily attention and nurturing.

What other quick and easy actions could you

incorporate into your life? This is one area of life that

many professionals tend to ignore. Avoid making the

same mistake.

“People are remarkably bad at remembering long lists of goals.

I learned this at a professional level when trying to get my

high-performance coaching clients to stay on track; the longer

their lists of to-dos and goals, the more overwhelmed

and off-track they got. Clarity comes with simplicity.”

- Brendon Burchard

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SPIRITUALITY If you’ve ever accomplished something impressive and

were left feeling dissatisfied, it’s likely that your

spiritual life could use a boost. In the United States,

there is a great emphasis on achievement and

monetary wealth. Unfortunately, the US isn’t near the

top of the list when it comes to happiness and

contentment. Your own life doesn’t have to mirror that

fact.

Develop these easy habits to enjoy more meaning in

your life:

1. Pray. If praying resonates with you, make a habit of

praying each day. You can have a set prayer time,

such as immediately upon waking in the morning,

going to bed at night, or both. You can also take

advantage of free moments throughout the day.

‣ Incorporating prayer into your daily life can

serve as a reminder to be thankful and help you

avoid worrying about the smaller annoyances of

life.

2. Meditate. Many meditation experts recommend meditating one minute each hour. This type of

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schedule helps to develop the meditation habit. It

also makes it easier to maintain a meditative state

all day long.

‣ As with praying, develop a schedule that fits into

your life.

3. Practice mindfulness. When performing any task,

try to focus 100% on whatever you’re doing at that

moment. Avoid thinking about the past or future.

Give all your attention to the task at hand.

‣ This requires no additional time in your day.

You’ll feel better, be more productive, and learn

just how challenging it is to control your mind.

‣ Many of our thoughts and feelings are habitual.

Mindfulness can help to remove poor mental habits and allow us to see life through fresh eyes.

‣ Start small with simple tasks, like brushing your

teeth or drinking a glass of water. Can you stay

focused for even 30 seconds? It’s more

challenging than you think!

4. Read from a spiritual or religious book. A quick 5

minute reading session in the morning, at

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lunchtime, or in the evening can increase feelings of

well-being.

‣ Keep the book handy if possible. The

opportunity to read it may suddenly present

itself.

5. Keep a list of uplifting quotes with you. You can jot

them down in a small notebook or save them on

your cell phone. At regular intervals during the day, take 30 seconds and read a motivating quote.

‣ There are many websites with collections of

quotes categorized by author and topic. How

convenient!

‣ Reading inspirational quotes is a wonderful way

to keep your mood positive. If you’re feeling a

little down, a little pick-me-up is close at hand.

6. Start your day by making a list of everything that

fills you with gratitude. It can be easy to focus on

the negative aspects of life. Reminding yourself of all the good people and things in your life can change your focus and increase your level of happiness and contentment.

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Add to your spiritual life with these quick and easy

actions and you’ll develop a new perspective that

positively impacts all other aspects of your life.

“I find that kid actors are great reminders of the simplicity of acting.

As you get older, you can sometimes complicate things a little more.

You can become too aware of, 'Okay, this is the scene emotionally.

This is where we need to be. We've got the climax coming up.

You can start to analyze it too much.”

- Hugh Jackman

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PERSONAL GROWTH

After work, family, chores, and other responsibilities,

there’s often limited time to do all the things we’d like

to do. Whether it’s writing a novel or climbing the

pyramids in Egypt, these types of activities rarely come

to fruition without regular intention and effort.

Watch your personal growth explode with these

actions:

1. Make a short list. You might consider this to be

your “bucket list.” You can do just about anything in

life, but it’s difficult to do everything. No one can be

an astronaut, Oscar winner, professional golfer,

mountain climber, and concert pianist in one

lifetime.

‣ Create a “bucket list” by jotting down all the most important things that you’d like to do. Start by

asking yourself which you would pick if you

could only do one. Keep doing that until you

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have a list that will keep you busy for the rest of

your life.

‣ It’s okay to change your list as your life and

preferences change, but it’s important to start

somewhere.

2. Review your goals each day. Formulating goals is a great activity because it forces you to think about what you want. Reviewing goals is just as important.

It keeps your mind focused on finding the pathway

towards your goals.

‣ A few minutes in the morning or evening are all

it takes. Keep your goals fresh in your mind.

‣ You’ll no longer go weeks without remembering

that you even had goals in the first place.

‣ One great trick is to re-write your goals each

day. Then read them out loud and imagine

reaching them. You’ll have thought about them,

read them, spoken them, heard them, and seen

them. Engage all your senses!

3. Limit the time you spend watching TV. If your life is

exciting and interesting enough, watching made up

characters live imaginary lives will be boring by

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comparison. Use the extra time to achieve your

goals and create an amazing life. This can be

especially challenging.

‣ It’s common to use the TV as a way to distract

ourselves from life’s challenges. Develop a habit

of working on solutions rather than avoiding

them.

‣ Make a list of things you could be doing instead of watching television. Exercising, painting, writing,

learning to play the guitar, and so on. Create a

list of activities that excite you or will make your

life more enjoyable.

4. Learn one new thing each day. It could be anything.

Even if it’s just knowing the capital of Moldova.

You’ll be able to claim that you know something

today you didn’t know yesterday.

‣ Think of subjects that interest you and

investigate them. Do you understand how an air

conditioner works? Do you know the various

ways of marketing a movie script?

‣ Consider your goals and learn more about those

topics.

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‣ Learn a new word each day. The English language has over a million words, but the average person knows only about 25,000 of them. That’s only

2.5%.

5. Find someone to model. There are so many

individuals on this planet. There’s bound to be

someone that’s already accomplished your desired

goal.

‣ Why reinvent the wheel? Get advice and

guidance from someone who has already walked

your path and been successful.

‣ Each day, ask yourself what your model would

do. If you can, ask them directly.

It could be argued that the most important part of life is

personal growth. Most of us rarely have the time or resources to discover our limits or to experience everything life has to offer. It only requires a few

minutes each day to change this component of your life

for the better.

“Simplicity, clarity, singleness: These are the attributes that

give our lives power and vividness and joy as they are also

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the marks of great art. They seem to be the purpose of God

for his whole creation.”

- Richard Holloway

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CONCLUSION Small, simple, quick actions can result in profound

changes over time.

If you’ve ever struggled to make major changes in your

life by making drastic changes in your behavior, you

already know how challenging that can be. Consider giving smaller actions a chance. Your compliance will

increase and you’ll even enjoy the constant progress

you’ll undoubtedly make.

“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change

your life forever.”

- Keri Russell

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